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Care for Your Mind and Spirit at Stanford

It wouldn't be the best care possible if we didn't provide it in an atmosphere that soothes your soul and makes navigating treatment simple and convenient. The Stanford Cancer Center stands as a physical symbol of our concern for your health and well-being, with nourishing details like:

Live piano music in the entry

Natural light throughout the building

Room for your family to remain with you while you are receiving treatment

In addition, a variety of services and support staff are available to help with emotional, physical or social challenges that you might encounter while receiving cancer care. Visit the Stanford Cancer Center to learn more about the variety of programs and services we offer.

Support groups and classes

It's well established that support groups and their impact on cancer patient outcomes is very important. Much of this exceptional work has come from support groups at Stanford.

Psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers are involved in cancer support groups within the program. Visit the Cancer Supportive Care Program to learn about the free classes, groups and events we offer at the Stanford Cancer Center.

For new patients

Visit the Stanford Cancer Center to discover the breadth of resources and programs available to you as a patient of the Stanford Cancer Center.

Told that her malignant sarcoma was inoperable, Michelle Perea turned to Stanford for help. During a complex, collaborative surgery, surgeons removed the 11 pound tumor.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

MEDICAL RELEASE

Please fax the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care.

RESOURCES

For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referring Physicians.